Check Out The Trendy Escalante Neighborhood In San Jose, Costa Rica!

[@randallruiz3882]

Thank you, thank you yo sharing San José, to the world , there is so much to show about our capital. Thank you.

[@TheDufresnes]

You're welcome and thanks for watching

[@randallruiz3882]

@@TheDufresnes it is my best way to see how Costa Rica is doing from a different perspctive, btw, what is the name of the place you stayed in San Jose.

[@TheDufresnes]

It's the URBN Escalante building

[@randallruiz3882]

@@TheDufresnes ok thanks.

[@TheDufresnes]

If you stay in that area bring ear plugs for the trains on weekdays

[@maukamarine3083]

Nice! Something different than beaches that everybody does

[@franciscobarrantes7150]

I like the fact that now you guys are making videos not only of the Pacific coast but Central Valley as well.... there is a lot more to see in other regions so FYI 😃

[@TheDufresnes]

Thanks, we have made a few videos away from the coast, but with our rental business it makes it more difficult to get to the other areas because we have to plan around our guests who stay with us. We have so much more to explore and share of Costa Rica and have areas planned to visit like the Carribean side, monteverde, north of San Jose in the mountains and more. There is also a cost to exploring so we save up our patreon and KZbin AdSense to fund the trips as well as work with hotels and restaurants to give them advertising in exchange for stays and meals. We can't wait to see waaay more of Costa Rica! Pura Vida

[@sharonh4694]

My husband and I will soon be staying in an AirB&B at that same apartment building while in SJ. It's so cool to actually see the area before we come. We've never been to CR! We're excited!! Thanks for the video.

[@TheDufresnes]

If you're staying during the weekdays make sure to bring earplugs, the train starts honking at 430 in the morning. Are you going to make your way to Samara and come stay with us at Sea Casa and see the beach?

[@sharonh4694]

@@TheDufresnes aren't you sweet!!! Actually, we will celebrate our 50 anniversary on a 10 day bus tour of Tortuguera, Monteverdi and Arenal. It starts in SJ so we're taking days at the B&B also. I heard you say the train is loud! LOL We're survivors, and hopefully maybe a 12th floor B&B won't be too bad??? HAHA! I'm more concerned about mosquitos.

[@TheDufresnes]

Mosquitoes aren't any different then North America it's the no see ums that attack. We were on the 22nd floor and it was very loud still! Sounds like a fun bus trip!

[@johnb2467]

Which place do u suggest for airbnb in this area.tks

[@sharonh4694]

@@johnb2467 We did stay at URBN Escalante four nights and enjoyed it, although the train can disturb your early morning sleep. It has a rooftop pool and restaurant and is within walking distance to town. Very upscale place. But, everyone has individual likes and dislikes so it may not be for you.

[@ScottBSherwood]

Great walk through Chris! Kathy and I definitely want to come back to escalante and explore more of what it has to offer

[@TheDufresnes]

Thanks, yes us too! We only scratched the surface of that area

[@sandrabedard7848]

We enjoy visiting San Jose especially since we live in Barva and not very far from there. Thanks for sharing.

[@wjavier4041]

Heyyy Sandra i live in Barva too , jejej be happy 🙂

[@donmorrow1923]

Nice tour of that area. Good of you to show that side of San Jose. I may want to venture into if I’m ever there. Which may be soon. The streets and neighbourhood look so well maintained.

[@TheDufresnes]

Thanks, yes that area is a must visit when you go next

[@cahuita1]

Fantastic walking tour!! So glad you enjoyed it and showcase this gem because most tourist skip SJ completely and they missed out in so much culture and delicious food!

[@TheDufresnes]

Thanks for watching, yes to many people just skip San Jose, this is one of the reasons we want to showcase San Jose more. Next time we e head inland we want to show some of the museums, and more food.

[@Keith-jl9ll]

Two others that you passed that I would recommend would be El Ninot CR and Isolina. It is much easier to find more places at night when all the lights are on.

[@TheDufresnes]

Yes so many options there, there are so many streets we never even went down

[@tomzetty8569]

Try eating at Apotecario for brunch or dinner (best cocktails in the area), or Franco for breakfast/brunch.

[@TheDufresnes]

Maybe next time!

[@jessegiesbrecht6300]

One of the things I love most about most of CR is the lack of trains lol. Guessing those are confined to the city like public transit? Funny, a pizza place called Mamba, in Montezuma we were at a pizza place and met a dog there named Mumba! Classic! lol. Anyway, another great video, thank you!

[@TheDufresnes]

Yes mostly in the city and then it goes to Cartago. Haha what are the chances about the name!

[@vonkroenen]

2:37 My grandmother lived down that street on the right, so I know the area well, lot of memories of the train passing right in front of her house. 18:20 some of the best gelato you'll find, right there.

[@TheDufresnes]

Nice! We love the area and we really wanted to get gelato there. Next time 😊

[@MarkGriffon]

thank you for your time showing this area of san jose. I have been in C.R. for a year and was wondering about cool spots in san jose to visit...

[@TheDufresnes]

It's a must visit! Enjoy and thanks for watching

[@geraltofrivia6726]

Thanks! Really amazing!

[@TheDufresnes]

Thanks

[@nezattravel]

Thanks man! We’re heading there this weekend.

[@TheDufresnes]

You'll love it!

[@maribelmedina9535]

Villa Colon es muy lindo también

[@LuchoCastle_11]

There is a project by the Municipality of San Jose to turn called 33 into a one lane road instead of two lanes, so cars will drive at 30 km/h and with the extra space they will allow restaurants to set up tables on the sidewalks. But like everything in this country it's moving like a snail.

[@TheDufresnes]

That's a great idea! Hopefully it doesn't take too long to make it happen

[@johnb2467]

Hi..like ur videos...do you know where id's the train station in barrio escalante. Tks

[@barbarapelaez5307]

Hi there Saul E. Mendez is from Guatemala he is also a designer, I had no idea they had one in Costa Rica

[@linda_bertino]

I've never heard of San Jose as being known for "dirty". Costa Rica is THE cleanest Spanish country I've seen.

[@maribelmedina9535]

Nice thank you

[@TourForever]

Thank you for the video. I thought it was a well done. As you appreciate, all good trips start with finding the right neighbourhood to stay. You really gave me a good idea of Barrio Escalante. I like it, and it is walking distance to the historical center, and Urbn Escalante has lots of nice Airbnbs. The only concern I have is the noise from trains that you mention. We are looking at staying for four weeks in March/April. Are the trains that bad? Is the noise from the horns or trains themselves? Is the concern just during the weekday mornings or all day? When do they shutdown in the evening? If you wouldn’t recommend Barrio Escalante to stay, is there another neighbourhood you would recommend? I know about Santa Ana and Escazu, but they are faraway from the historical center.

[@TheDufresnes]

Yes unfortunately the train horns go all day during the week from about 430 am into the evening. This is the best neighbourhood to stay for the cultural area just bring ear plugs.

[@TourForever]

@@TheDufresnes Thank you. Which floor and which side (N,E,W, or S) were you staying on?

[@TheDufresnes]

21st and the north and west corner

[@alexkubiak9861]

@@TheDufresnes Thanks for this awesome video! Do you think it would be possible to work remotely from URBN or would the train noise be too disruptive to be on customer calls all day?

[@TheDufresnes]

I think it would be to loud and to ofter. It's really to bad because that place is amazing other then the trains

[@cristian35950]

VERY INTERESTING ALL YOUR VIDEOS I CONGRATULATE YOU , BEAUTIFUL MY COUNTRY PURA VIDA MAE 🐒🐄🐋🐬🐢🌴🍉🍊🍋🍌

[@TheDufresnes]

Muchas gracias y Pura Vida

[@JT__84]

Awesome vid Chris! Are you guys planning on doing an updated cost of living video and how things have changed since the lockdowns and vax passes in Costa Rica?

[@TheDufresnes]

There is no vax passes, and yes we do plan to do an updated cost of living for sure

[@JT__84]

@@TheDufresnes good to know. Thanks!

[@dc1674]

I have a house in Parque Francia. No idea what to do with it...rent it to a restaurant I suppose.

[@TheDufresnes]

Yes that's a good idea! Or turn it into an Airbnb!

[@johnb2467]

Is your airbnb working now

[@wilroscampos6853]

👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@TheAntar75]

Escalante is overrated. But actually this neighborhood is just some old mid-class houses converted into "wannabe soho cafes". There are far better places like Escazu...

[@TheDufresnes]

Haha ok? Each area has its own pros and cons, we've been to Escazu a lot and it's a completely different type of area. You can't say it's better, they are completely different